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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1887-02-05
Vital Statistics

=
~ if is possible to tell whether the
POPULATION IS increasing from natural
causes or not. The annual report Tor
. 1850 shows that tn number Of births
vas +. 100. or PSI for every thousand
Of inhabitants. The number Of deaths
was -. 094, leaving an actual increase OF
r3n4.a,i1n withou. the aid Of lmmiera-
! ton. Of 10. G9G. The birth rate was
hirhct tina. Tor any year since 19'7-
The birth rate is smallest in Barnstaole
. county, at ia to the thousand, ana
largest in Hlmpdcn county, at 29,o.
Suffolk county shows next highest IN 'he
list, with a birth rate Of 25,7 to the
thousand. Tae prcponderance OF women
over men In Massachusetts, Is no 1au!o Oh
the birth rate, as six per cent. more boys
we're born than girls during 1885. ms
! D~rcponderance Of male children IS not
exceptional, being u trife below the
average for thirty scars. The number
Of children born Of foreign parents Is
slightly greater than those born OF native
parents, but this discrepancy has been
steadily decreasing for the past four
wears. The most noticeable feature IN
regard to plrcatagc is the steadily IN
! creasjog number of children born of
mixed parcntage, and the steadily de-
crcasine number Of those whose parents
are both Of foreign birth. This would
clearly indicate that the highest wave
Of the tide of immigration to tins State
had swept past, and that the process
Of assimilation was well under way.
The marriages recordcd-and all
marriages have to be recorded in Massa-
ch~usctts-wcre, 17,052, or one marriage
to every 113.S Of population. The total
number was smaller than for any year
since 1881. The average Of the men
married last year was %. % and that Of
the women p. 30 years. The average
aye Of the men married during 1885 was
lower than at any time since 1870, which
probably may be taken as an indication
that times are on the mend. 1t is
noticeable III these marriage statistics
that more widowers married than
widows, and while no bachelor above 70
married 90 widowcrs did, five OF them
being above 50. Seven women over 70
were married. Closely related to the mar
rage statistics are those Of divorce, and
-, Ill, r,r,n,t - ,,,,.t l1 admitted that
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1887-02-05

The magical effects OF $. Jacobs Oil IN re-
moving soreness AID stlfn-ss makes i laval
uab 8 at ali times. rheumatism and Neural
cia promptly yie,d 10 it.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1887-02-05

DR.. Gross, physician at St. Vincent's Hospi-
tai, Bal imore. Md. considers Red sta Cough
Cure perfectly harm es*, bein- purely veseta-
BE ana entirely FREQ from opiates, poisons,and
other narcotics. Other professionals also en-
dose il as promp.. safe aid sure. Prlce,tWen-
tY-fiYe cents q b tie.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1887-02-05

The farmers. in their swamps, we're sure,
Gould find the roots and plants that cure;
II by Their knowledge they only knew
For Just the disease each orr grew,
dor kidney, liver and bladder complalnts).
AS on this remedy you can rely.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1887-02-05
More Honey for Your Work.

For n man to be efficient, Ike a cable car, he
lose his grip.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1887-02-05

\ !! me- museum man eats i've frogs. put
t.nm- in his hopper rs II w r..
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1887-02-05

IaCficte3 with eore eyes us@ Dr.. isaac Thonp-
sons Eye-watcr. Druggists Sci al Pc per bottle.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1887-02-05

Pile tumors, rupture and fstuIn. radically
cured by improved methods. Book, 10 ceutsin
stamps. Worlds Dispensary Medical Associ-
alton, Buffalo. y. \.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1887-02-05

The population Of France has increased
only 500, 600 in five years.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1887-02-05
Daughters. Wives and Mothers.

Tcathen are the people who don't know
enough about religion 10 fight over It.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1887-02-05

Your presents i desired 1t our Christmas
celebration" wa, a boys letter u his unC3e.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1887-02-05

chicago clergymen sincerely hope that the
b&Ii8L = on its last legs. <
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1887-02-05

Send for Pamphlet ON fesnale Diseases, free
securely sealed. p. ]. =. Ma-chjs Utica, Ny
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1887-02-05

II p cough disturbs your seep, take plsof
cure for Consumption.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1887-02-05

Use DR.. Pierce's Pellets for all bilious
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1887-02-05
s'Consumplion Can be Cured.o

Passing around tie hat IS one way OF getti
the cents of the meeting.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1887-02-05
EE.YsS
CREAM BALM

ne hdre nerer hdl.-
died a cdtCrrh rene
dy that has increased
so rGpidyin sales as
Ey's Cream Balm
or hothas gigen such
unl0erSdl sat.sfac.
ti0n.-C. " Crit
tenton, 40 Futon
81, Ne1c York Ctfv.
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For worn-out," rundown" dcbilita-
ted school teachers, millincrs, seamstrcsses,
housekeepers, and feeble women generally,
DR.. Picrcc's Fayoritc Prescription ia the
hest of all restorative tOnics. II is not u
"Cure-all," but admirably fultlls II single
ness of purpose, being most potent Spcci-
fic for all those Chronic Weaknesses aud
Diseases peculiar to women. 1t Is u power
ful, general as well as uterine, tonic and
norvnc, and imparts vigOr and strength to
the whole system. II promptly cures weak
ness of stomach, indigestion, hloatlng, weak
back, nervous prOstratOn, debility and
sleeplcssncss, in either sex. favori'c Pre-
scrptiOn is sold by druggists under IT post
tie guarantee. SEQ wrapper arOlv Il bottle.
Price Sl.OU, or Six Bottles FOR 5000.
A large Treatise on Diseases of Women
qGO pagcs), rrotuscly illustrated, sent for
ten cents III stamps.
Address, WORLDS DIspESsApy MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION G53 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y.
SICK EsEAnACNE, Bilious Headache,
and Constipation, cured by Dr. PicrcC's
Pellets. - cents a vial, by druggists.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-10

frrl. g.. .st :. -s..l.rl.
Fur NuW York; b. a.lt. .l1.|u-i ID 'Gfiuy
rnn lttluf cIrH. 10 uut t'IIa u: lg.I5.
= Iimlted' t' Ig'l' c-ru, i,G, li, i,.lG
pm
For lUllud,lphm-7:3j o. o.io uip.t.,. #
ard llHOl ~ du.ly Tor New Inrt aud
Ihiludclrhinl; 1898 =, Uim,tell. lIj.
GtO, 10 aud 1870 p. N.
For Baltimor'-Ga.A, ,a.5, Q, oHO dimitcdl, 80,
II daily except sunday ana 1870 r. N
1906 tuCcuWudutiUul g ! tiiWtu ~. $40,
daO 4;iO. $50. s.iU. ~ and ti.1J -. 20 on
sunday uI lyai 1905 a. Inu local Tor D4lu.
mCt" and way stations.
Fol 'hirpRu Cincinnati and st. Louis-3j0 q.
n limitc') and $40 Hil 10 y. m.
For Bullalo Elmlrh and Iidrrishurg-0IJ a.
N, and 10 m.
For Anntrolls-i;25 a. m, ig:O5 40 and 600
=, y. ~. SUNDAY nj d. m. and 4.iO p M
For Popu'a trruG Line e 3 a. M, 1870 D. N.
on week days only.
For AlcAardriEat, f.ll, $40 inI7 a. M; 1901,
2lH, iH2', 49,, bpl. sua, 1905. and 1897 p. m.
SUNDAYS nt D, $50, $50 !Ol,, o. m; !sJj. col
auG luN' y. M
For Richmond and the suuth-G and 1857 a.
M and iai5 y. m, .daily except Sunday
via Atlantic Coast Line.
For Cincinnati, Louisville and 81. Louis, via
ChctHpeHke and Ohio-531p, 10.
For Fort Monroe. Newport News aud Nor
folk-GfO and iO:sl a. m Except Sund1ys)
For Lgesburg, Round lllll and points on W. o.
W..H!is a. IN. daily except sunday
and i4j y, m
For MANASSAS, Thoroughiare Gap and Front
hoyai-235 p. m, except Sundays.
For WarrentOn-s:1 a. m $50 y. N. ldalS
For Lynchhtrg, Atlanta and Now Oriran---
s 20, and ll2O q. m daily for htlunta),
and fl u. IN via Midland.
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Lessons OF Experience.

Sporting goods mau-Yes, have the
latest improved rifles of a dozen different
makes. on for the mountainsp
Omaha man-No, I'm going to Boom
City, Kansas.
"Where's that?"
81 don't know 'xactly yet, but it's great
place, just started; lots selling like Wild
paper myself.n
"Glad met you. What ought to take
alone"
"a small tent, barrel OF crackers aud a
pistol TO 0ght of grasshOppers .n-lEx.
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krnn u. q q. NtniInn.

FOR Blltimofe-s. C.3O. Gao, $50, $50 and . IS
d ui.i 1870, l2b ans, 800, 1910, t:ll, 4:i1,
5.iu, $50 t:lp, So and iitn =. ~. on sun
DAY, G#O i3J, 800 and I.il % n.s1s,i, t;JJ,
3al, $3.50 lSO. 5:9n G.ii, t.tj, llsFl y. m,
For Annapolis -b.lN, ~ a, m, Jul Is.iU and
ial m, sunday, 500 "a fu ana 1.t1 y. IN.
For Point OF Rocks. treierirk-lUgu. 1855 4. N; ;
t1lp. m. Frederick on sunday, l.lJ y. m.
For points In suguanuOuh valley as far az
Lmay. aHh p IN. daily. eScrpt sund ~.
For Guithcrrhurg-Hol and lu.lu p. M 1890,
$50. $50 tI5, s,i5 ana 1870 p. IA, daily, oz-
Ceit SUNDAY; on sunday lU;iO "a. IN, 1873,
5:l, $50 aud il:gO y. N.
For llHgcrstuwu-iu.lu %. m, and $40 p. m.
daily, except tuaduy.
For Chicago lu.lj a. ~, 1850 p, N. daily
For PittShdrg-luil "a. M, s5J p. N duiy.
For Cincinnati Louisville and 81. LJui,-I.lJ
nMl MlM ID. m MML-N.
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rMMlN MurrNn NmninM.

THEIR MUTUAL GsdoiCE.
"When marry must llud
A maiden tbiifty, wise and fair,n
Said Mortimer zone not inclinei
To seek her wealth IN things to wear.
"She must know the way to cook,
Aud how to sew, aud patch and mend;
Be able to discuss n book,
Or finely entertain friend.
"From her ask a model home,
20 scrupuously trim and neat;
She must not daily love to roam
From house TO store, from street to
street"
Said Clara. "Whon / chance TO we'd,
My lover must be nobly true;
Not dull or ignorant, Instead
lie must be wise--and Witty, too.
"Tall must he be, d-shouljered, stout,
"Superior In form and looks;
And never go away without
His wife-and very fond OF boOks.n
II charced this maid and young man met,
UnmIndful of these recipes;
But Love had caused them to forget,
And come together by degrees.
70, without thought of traits precise,
And what they both had glibly said,
Each thought the other very nice
And each the other won and wed.
--[Joel Benton.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-10
A COatIy ntt Dr EnrtI,.

Apiece OF ground In Philadelphia, with
afrontage of sixteen feet on Chestnut aud
thirty.four feet on Fourth street, was
recently sold for $4,000, or Sl5G a square
foot, 1t was necessary TO complete build
fore commanded this extraordinary figure
This is the highest price ever paid for real
estate In America. The one next to 1t, per
haps, was on Wall street, New York city,
where lot sold for Sli5 square foot, -
Boston Post.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-10
FINANCIAL AND CoMNERCIAL.
pptfnJ.utu,

B. X Plain * GO a.. c oud Building,
furnish tue foliuwnu Oh uuuhtlnnsi
Cosfd ytstrrday, tSl npcnel TODAY. hDl;
highest, EDi; luNrst 5os: l:2O y IN, hDl.
Sew yurh storR Market.
The following have been furnished by
a. MscGill Il Co bahkers aud hrOkers, 5l5
seventh street puiihwrst;
The Washington critic., 1887-08-10
The Advancement OF Science.

The American Association for the Al-
vancement of Science met at Columbia
College, New York, this morning, President
elect Langley presiding Among the papers
read was one by Grove X. Gilbert OF the
ternational Congress of Geologists,n aud
one by ii. NJ. Wiley on "1he Sorghum
Plant" Other Washington scientists pres
ent aie ID. Il. Salmon OF the Bureau Of
Animal Industry; Professor G. V. Riley, en-.
tomologist; Robert b. Warden, professor OF
physics; II. NJ. Paul Of the Naval Observ.
atoTy and c. d. Wolcott, geologist.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-10
CREAM BALMFlgYaFEWER
DRUNKENNESS
Or the Liquor Habit Can Be Cured
By Administering DIR. Ii aines'
Golden specific.

Can be given In n cup Of coffee or tea With
out the knowledge of the person taking It, It
Is absolutely harmless, and will effect a p5r-
manent and speedy cure, whether the pltient
Is moderate drinker or an alcoholic wroCk.
II has been given In thousands of cases aud
In every Instance a perfect cur has followed.
1t never fails. The system once lInpreg-
mated with The Specific, h becomes au utter
impOssihillty for Tire liquor appetite 10 exist.
EUr sale by :. + Ware, under Ebbitt House;
II. X. HelphenstIne, Fourteenth street aud
Vermont avenue, Washington.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-10

Fresh Alderuey butter, churned every
printe, I0c. per lb. Also cottage cheese,
6uttermilk and sweet milk, sc. per qt.
Cream, l5c. per pit.
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DIED.

DoUGLASS-Tuesday, August o. 1857, at .
short illness, of pneumonia, in the seventieth
year Of her age, relict of the late William
Douglass.
Funeral will take place Friday, August IL,
at d:30 O'Clock p. m, from her recent resi-
dence, 400 II street northwest.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-10
ARRIVALS
Atm ,nn p. ntntInn.

From Bosion-i0l5 m. ENprrss).
From New luth-jBl, 8, ami lu % 70. a.; 1880,
.. $40, uimitedJ. i:ij (ncwJ, $40, o.J5
Olmlitdl ana 1924, y. N.
From Ealtimorc-':35 JC5, g, s.3s, 5'i5 O3O,
and lOl5 u. m; iaO, ? $50, 4, $50, f:i5
t.cwl, sl5, s;'b, and 1857 p m.
From Chicago, st. Louis, Pitt-burg and Gin
oiuuat-U'O5 and $3.50 a. In.i $50 and 7.l5
pm,
From AnnapolIs-s;OO n. m; i3o aud $50 p. nj.
From Buffalo, Blmira and Harrisburg-9:3O a.
III. and $50 y. m,
From Manassas, Thoroughiare Gap and Front
Royal-9A7 a. m, except sundays.
From Naucnton- $40 a, IN, l2.Cl, s:9l and
$50 y. m.
From Atlanta, New Orleans and Lynchburf-
$50 u, IN, and 1904 and s.S3 y, N.
From POpe's Creek Lme-535 u. m, (exCegt
sundays and $50 ,. m,
From Philadelphia--5:3j, ( and l0db q. m, and
1850, =, $40, 4, i:4j new, s:lj, s;jj and lOi1
p. m.
From Richmond and the soutb-ii2ia a. m;
$40 and II y. IN.
From Alexandria-i2:3O Except Monday, 6:25,
$50, D35, g:i7, iO:}5, and liai a. m, /;
1910, s:25, 33J $50, 7:25, $40, D5l and II p.
m. (Suudays ut 1880, s2U and il:si a. m,
$50, 0;5l and II =. IN.
From Cincinnati Louisville and 81. Louis
$3.50 and $50 y. IN.
From Fort Monroe, Newport News and Nor
folk-3AO y. IN. daily except Sunday.
From Round Hill, Leesburg and points on W.
o.. W.-sI0a. IN. and jSi p IN. The even
Ing train does not run on sundays.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-10
Al IL. a @. Stntinn.

Prom Baltimore-G:3O, $40, $50, TO- i03s, iO45
and il:i5 a. m; i:5O, 3;O5, $50, SEQ G35,
f:lO s, sA5 and $3.50 p. II; ; 1870 a. m on
Sunday, $40, 10, lOa5 l0i5 a. m; 2:5O, 3,o5,
6:20 6:35, 8, si5, $3.50 p m; 1870 a. IN.
From Annapols-s:30 and l0.35 q. IN. l5O and
5:.0p. IN. Sunday l0:S5 a. m and b:35 p. m.)
From Frederick-s:25 9s1 a. M, and 4:20,
s:l7 =. IN daily, except Sunday, on sun
cay, $50 a. m,
From HHrper's Ferry-5I7 p m, daily
From Gaithersburg-7.fi S.25. g!S5 ll:15,
4. m; 2:55, 4, 5:l5, s:l7 and Il 20 .. m. sun
day SEQ, iO&Oa m, 5.15, ~ and II cop m.
From HlgCrstown-G.3' h. m. and lis, 40,
s:i1 p, m, daily, except sunday,
From Chicago and Pittsburg-G2O and 7.20 a,
m. and 42O y. m. daily.
From Cincinnati, Louisville and st. LOuis-
GEO a. m. and 1915 D. m. daily.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-10
TuE Tfas..... !.
NL..L.t.-------l

"',- t"H alnns.. or s.rtf.U. Iu I'd
nu' n, r-..-... rlr,
The Washington critic., 1887-08-10
Upon The Mountains Brow.
DEER PARK AID OAKLAND.
TWIN RESORTS OF THE ALLEGHANIEs
5000 Feet Above the Scn.
SEASON OPENS JUNE 23D, 1887.

Deer Park and Oakland but six miles dis
tant from each other, are connected by a SUI
perb carriage road Both arc located directly
upon the main line of the Baltimore and Ohio
Il. X. and all trains stop at both points.
Under the capable management of Mr.. Geo,
ID. DeShields, these famous resorts will main
tain the high standard of previous seasons.
Among the improvements that will be
noted by former guests are the Introduction
of electric lights into house and grounds; large
swimming baths added to the bathing estab
lishments for ladies and gentlemen; increased
and improved water supply drawn from the
celebrated Boiling Springs
RATES-SC0, S15 and 500 per month, accord.
ing to location. Diagrams OF rooms and floors
can be seen at the b. and o. ticket office, 1851
Pa ave, Washington, d. G..
All communications should be addressed to
Geo d. DeShiolds. Queen City Hotel Cum
berland, Nd, up TO June 10, after that date
either Deer Park or Oakland, Garrett Co, Md.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-10

Chicago Markets.
The following summary is by B. X. Plain
& Co., st. Cloud Building, Ninth & Y
streets:
The Washington critic., 1887-08-10
NAIdornaY nniry Mnrnna.

HAVE You HEARD Miss Raymond, the
great cOruelistg Pilot Boy.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-10

In travelling, use few drops of Browns
Ginger in the water you drink. Frederick
Brown, Philadelphia. All druggists sell 1t.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-10
uNPRsCEDENTED ATTRACTIONS
over sHair "a Million DIstributedi
Louisiana State Lottery CO,

Incorporated by the Legislature In 1865 lor
Educational ana Charitable purposes, and its
franchise made a paIt Ot the present state
Constitution In 1879, by an overwhelming
popular vote.
Its Grand Single Number Drawings tako
place every month, and its Grand semi-Nn.
nupl Draw ings take place every six months
Juno and DeCenbCr)
NE d0 Aer,5V cftGCy mat lcs sVpstrias ma
ugIatufs fyr dH NE .NOpNly uHd SrWi..lH.
arR DyGWiHgs Of HE LOgisiIn1 SiGie Int
t1g CoHyGHB Gad IN p,,s0a mguag, Qni c1H-
0Jc c0adUctei iCiM honesty, tdiyHoss anil iH go0R
JdiM t0rqW alt gdttls,, and zoe authorize Re
conpdny 10 use his c6JtiEca's In Us Gdger'lss.
UgHiSn
The Washington critic., 1887-08-10
coNENEcT7 sElR s83 AS APpEzED 70 RgHDzcfwu.

his s ga ET2 f ! s @ n Sa} ta rt the aas" r
G q 10 is ho gfltl
G ilJod r
nrdr fo
u It u irn tot .g ill., ls,,,
The Washington critic., 1887-08-10

person, that the physician who dcvotos
become better qualified to treat such
special at'cu'icn To any class OF disoasos.
some special branch of science, art, or
+ this institution, every invalid is treated
!sndSra to ~hich the case belongs. The
ilt lnvc!ti.'tCn, ana no physician can,
'ht a crazy maiSdy incident to humanity.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-10
/ SrRiOr08E,

80 ~ HNNH
OF inexperienced
uu'iulry NsttIlu, q
reliut and aIu.
skill OF oar spec
trntCd irrutirg un
intru + this cha
dangerous prose-
doiu,g,N lille thou
treatment. send
for II iATWe, iilUHl
The Washington critic., 1887-08-10
| CAUTION.

made (Which can only h' UsHaltluel
microscOpical examination ut the urir
curative In one stage OF condition urC
In others. We have never therefore, q
for general sale through druggists, +
Diseases, although pus5y sing very sup,
well from an extensive experience thu
ful course Is 10 carefully determine th
each cuse by Il chemical and micrOs,
urine, and then ni nf pur medicines L.
case and condition Jt uur pit 'nt.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-10

C . Q %
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OUR FrKEsIau OH SUCCESS.

The treatment of Diseases of the
Air EasSagcS and t.ungs, such US
CHRONIC Naaai Catarri,, Laryn-
Consumptiou, both through cCrrr-
spondcnec and ut or Institutions, cuusti-
tutcs an important speciality.
AVp uuhllsl flIrss ~. .sti.iglftH Dp.i. an Nu=nl
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constituted Il lea
aud Surgical lns
Inquiries fora ca
mNlldius, writtct
lishud a large II
sent to any uillr,
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cess. Thgso Drn fully tr
Urinary nlHgNs'7, SON. F
The Washington critic., 1887-08-10

a- .rh A... i.stH 't.E r. 's-
eff ...i'.Hr. nH'F .. .l.Tl .""Hftr "..Hr... .
.'' HI 10 ... t.Ua#
.l u'".f compilations, HuuuHIlF rnun.r u f..
''E $50 ." o.. ..H' O.1' tu1 uNUrg'f .urD ...
NJ proved .F .a, wfartnI u amr ....-
da,. ia1 .H l"t IHH I,,nw lmnU. o. .n
nWNnU' '. 'n.. tn fH '.' u.w.H .u .HfuI
.iad luu. rau. ruu., uuH ,rlHU...
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-20

WASHINGTON CITY, July 20-The secretary
of the interior has directed Land Commission
er Sparks to issue patents for swamp and over
flowed lands in the Duluth Mimi land dis
trict, which the latter had suspended because
OF the many allegations of gross error and
fraud" The secretary states that no evidence
supporting these charges has been furnished,
except in the case of two townships The sur
veyor of these townships swears that he does
not believe that his field notes were turned
over to the surveyor general, but that false
and fraudulent ones were turned over instead.
The surveyor further states that the land
represented as swamp is the only valuable
land in the township. The secretary is of the
opinion that this evidence is sufficient to war
raut an investigation, which he directs to be
made at once. pending the issue of the patents
for the land in this district.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-20
GREAT DESTRUCTION OF WHEAT.
Over a Million Bushels Burned-A Great
EIaNafnr nRsfrnHRsl

Over a Million Bushels Burned-4 Great
Elevator Destroyed.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. July 20-About 7:l5
Tuesday evening fire was discovered in the
st Anthony elevator, on the east side of
town, some four miles from the business
center of the city Two engines were sent
down, but owing to the inadequate supply of
water, a small creek being the only source of
supply, their efforts were well nigh futile and
the mammoth building slowly but certainly
fell before the onslaught of the flames, and at a
late hour was still smouldering. The elevator
was the largest structure of the kind in the
northwest 1t was a triple building connected
by bridges or tramways, and had capacity
of 2, 70O. 600 bushels, but at this time con-
tanned but l, loo 900 bushels a great quantity
being shipped to Chicago when the high
prices caused by the corner were prevail
ing.
The wheat in the elevator, it is supposed,
will be total loss, and is estimated to be
worth $50, 600 OF this amount Washburn
Crosby & Co. had 59l, 900 bushels, which is
covered by insurance The balance is like
wise believed to be covered The loss to the
building and machinery is $3.50, 600; insured
for S21S,0 900. The wheat destroyed is one
tenth of the visible supply of the northwest,
exclusive of Duluth. Leading millers say the
fire will only temporarily affect the supply
for milling purposes. The burned building
is comparatively new structure and was
well equipped with apparatus to be used in
case of fire and had two watchmen constant
ly employed. How the fire started is mys-
terry and no satisfactory theory can be ad-
vanced by those i'll position to know
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-20
MILLIONS IN PROPERTY
SWEPT AWAY IN SHORT ORDER BY
THE RAGING FLAMES.

An Immense Elevator at Minneapolis De
stroyed with Over Loo, 900 Bushels of
wheat-A Great Confiagration Licking
Up the Standard Oil and Other Pro-
perry Near New York-Destructive Hail.
NEW YORK, July 20-The Standard Oil
company's refinery at Constable Hook, N. ] /,
together with a number of adjacent build
ings and quantity of oil in tanks, was
burned Tuesday night Loss, $500, 600.
Lateral 2 a. IN. Wednesday the fire
was still spreading. Half the town and all
the factories were threatened The loss win
probably reach 81, 000,000 Fire engines had
started from Jersey City, and the Standard
Oil company's tugs from Greenpoint, l. l.
The Standard Oil company's possessions on
the hook included the plant of the Tdewater
Pipe Line company, the Polar Oil company,
the Ocean Oil company, and other absorbed
companies, and employed several hundred
men. Work is carried on there by night as
by day. There are forty or fifty oil tanks on
the hook, and on the water front are man
ufactories, the Bayonne Chemical works and
the Oxford Copper and Sulphur company
among them. The fire broke out in the bar
spread first to the warehouse and thence to
the oil tanks and buildings of T. & S. C.
Whites sulphur mandatory.